SKELETON KEYS, WHAT TO DO WITH THEM?



http://www.etsy.com/listing/85750981/ten-tiny-antique-skeleton-keys-custom

If you're like me, you love the old skeleton keys, but what exactly do you do with them?  I've seen them framed, added to shadow boxes, added to personal key chains, and used in mixed media artwork.  Have you ever thought of jewelry?  I surfed Etsy and found a wonderful assortment of handmade jewelry, all using the skeleton key.  Here are a few examples of the talent I found.

NECKLACES

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87863415/antique-skeleton-key-necklace-vintage

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89000622/skeleton-key-necklace-boro-lampwork

http://www.etsy.com/listing/79026145/faerie-dance-lampwork-skeleton-key

BRACELETS

http://www.etsy.com/listing/72583346/vintage-skeleton-key-bracelet

http://www.etsy.com/listing/85899890/steampunk-skeleton-key-bracelet-silver

EARRINGS

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62655466/skeleton-key-earrings-vintage-keys-with

http://www.etsy.com/listing/85698869/vintage-skeleton-key-earrings-copper

A RING

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88313160/original-design-vintagesteampunk

AND NOT JEWELRY BUT FUN!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89230090/part-of-a-door-with-skeleton-key-and

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89323930/vintage-robins-egg-blue-framed-skeleton

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88352238/large-iron-skeleton-key-vintage-antique

I hope this has given you lots of new ideas for using those great skeleton keys.  If you're not into making your own jewelry, then go shopping in these Etsy shops!  Just have tons of fun!

Pepper

Polka Dots are In!

Do you want to have the latest fashion or home accessory?
Well, apparently polka dots will be big this coming year...so....I went on a Polka Dot search and found some great items....

How about a pair of earrings to start your new look and your day off in a bright and cheerful way?

                   Polka Dot Earrings

A Polka Dot Bag would be fun to take to the office or out shopping...and it is vintage too!

                    Polka Dot Bag

Or maybe this white with black polka dot scarf?

              White and Black scarf

Want more color???  I love this vintage belt!

     Vintage Belt Polka Dots and Red

If you would rather have some Polka Dot for your home, we can help you with that too....

                       Cupcake liners

How yummy would cupcakes look in those???

You can wear this great apron....

                   Polka Dot Apron

While mixing them up in this bowl!

    Vintage Red and White Enamel Bowl

Put those cupcakes in a bakery box and tie a fabulous ribbon bow on it....

                    Polka Dot Ribbon


You can serve them to the man in your life.....while he sits on the couch, leaning against...

                 A Polka Dot Pillow  .....

While he wears his new

                           Polka Dot Tie

All the money you save baking those cupcakes yourself can go into your....

Pink and Green Polka Dot Piggy Bank


There, now tomorrow is all planned out...see I told you Polka Dots were IN!
To check out these items in their shops just click on the name below each photo.
VE

Snow days

 Snow days…I love the snow.

JuniperHouseStudio

                  

I like the quiet and peacefulness when it is falling, the sparkles when the sun comes out and shines on it.

I love taking a walk while it is snowing at night. (as long as you avoid the snowplows)

It seems like this year we are getting fresh snowfall every few days. This is okay with me. It keeps the snow looking nice and clean. It doesn’t seem to take long at all for the snow to get all dingy and dirty from all the cars.

summerbreeze

I found some snow related  items and pictures to help remind everyone of the beauty of snow.  Even if you are tired of it already and are chomping at the bit for spring to come, you can’t help but enjoy the prettiness of it.

CozyGirlDesigns

HappyCloudMoment

                                     

So sit back and take a moment to look at the pretty side of snow, and forget all the shoveling, digging out, commuting …the ugly side of snow.

shabbychicskiboutiq

Carynbay

NatureMandala

                 

theaterclouds

(jj) 

( I apologize for being a little late with the post today)